Functional and Basic Skills courses - English, Maths and ESOL
English and Literacy
English and literacy
Would you like to be more confident with your literacy skills? Are you trying to improve your skills to gain access to further study or gain qualifications to improve your career prospects? You may just wish to increase your confidence in using English in daily life.
Our courses range from basic literacy for beginners to Functional English at Level 2 and include:
- Reading and writing - Literacy for beginners
- Bridge to Functional English at Entry 1
- Get Ready for Functional English Entry 2
- Get Ready for Functional English Entry 3
- Functional English Level 1
- Functional English Level 2
- Functional English Level 2 online course
These courses will update your skills level, with a theoretical and practical application for the world of work and further study. You will be supported to develop the skills that employers require. You will have the opportunity to gain a recognised City and Guilds’ qualification that will improve your job or future study prospects in a highly changing market.
How to enrol
To enrol on one of our courses you will need to attend a skills consultation to check your current level of skills and knowledge.
Please note this is by a pre-arranged appointment only - Literacy and English skills consultations are held on Wednesdays from 1pm to 3.30pm at the Thomas Calton Centre and will help to place you on the right course for your level.
To book an appointment call 020 7358 2100 or email adult.learning@southwark.gov.uk.
We look forward to welcoming you to the adult learning centre and the start of your learning journey with us.
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Page last updated: 04 April 2024
